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“How Sweet” is a Dance Pop track based on the Miami Bass genre, enhanced with stimulating electro sounds that give it a fresh and sparkling feel. It is the title track of NewJeans‘ latest single album, featuring the unique and charismatic vocals of the group’s members.

Song: “How Sweet”

Artist: NewJeans

Album: 2nd Single album “How Sweet”

Vocal: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein

MV Release date: May 24, 2024

Album Release date: May 24, 2024

Composition: 250, Sarah Aarons, Elvira Anderfjard, Oscar Scheller, Stella Bennett, Tove Burman

Lyrics: Gigi, Sarah Aarons, Elvira Anderfjard, Oscar Scheller, Stella Bennett, Tove Burman, DANIELLE

Production: 250

Agency: ADOR

Distributor: YG Plus

NewJeans “How Sweet” Official MV

Lyrics

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[Refrain: Danielle]
Toxic lover, you’re no better
거기 숨지 말고 얼른 나와
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out


[Chorus: Hanni, Minji, Hyein & Danielle]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
나 더는 묻지 않을래 (How sweet it tastes)
알려주지 않아도 돼 (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
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[Verse 2: Haerin, Minji, Hyein & Hanni]
모든 게 typical
So I’ve been praying so hard for a miracle
부르고 있어 나의 이름을
더는 안 봐 drama it’s good karma
Done scrolling thousand times
다 알고 있어 뻔한 수작일 뿐이야
완전 쉬운 공식이야
It’s like biting an apple

[Chorus: Danielle, Hyein, Haerin & Hanni]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you

나 더는 묻지 않을래 (How sweet it tastes)
알려주지 않아도 돼 (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you

[Bridge: Hyein, Hanni, Minji & Haerin]
I won’t wait, I’m feeling
My own way, I’m in it
‘Causе me and you are differеnt
So I won’t stay, I’m leaving
I won’t wait, I’m feeling
My own way, I’m in it
‘Cause me and you are different
So I won’t stay, I’m leaving

[Chorus: Hyein, Hanni, Danielle & Minji]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
나 더는 묻지 않을래 (How sweet it tastes)
알려주지 않아도 돼 (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you

[Refrain: Hanni & Danielle]
Toxic lover, you’re no better
거기 숨지 말고 빨리 나와
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door 너 얼른 나가버려
Toxic lover, you’re no better
거기 숨지 말고 얼른 나와
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out
[Verse 1: Haerin, Danielle & Minji]
All I know is now alge dwaesseo na (I know)
Geudongan maennal always up and down (No more)
Saenggak tto saenggak spinnin’ ’round and ’round
Changing my mind


Susanghaeseo geureochi ireon heotsori
 (No more)
How it’s supposed to be geumanhae ’cause it’s clear
(It’s simple) It’s like biting an apple


[Refrain: Danielle]
Toxic lover, you’re no better
Geogi sumji malgo eolleun nawa
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out


[Chorus: Hanni, Minji, Hyein & Danielle]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you


Na deonеun mutji aneullae (How sweet it tastes)
Allyеojuji anado dwae (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
[Verse 2: Haerin, Minji, Hyein & Hanni]
Modeun ge typical
So I’ve been praying so hard for a miracle


Bureugo isseo naui ireumeul
Deoneun an bwa drama it’s good karma
Done scrolling thousand times
Da algo isseo ppeonhan sujagil ppuniya
Wanjeon swiun gongsigiya
It’s like biting an apple

[Chorus: Danielle, Hyein, Haerin & Hanni]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
Na deoneun mutji aneullae (How sweet it tastes)
Allyeojuji anado dwae (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you


[Bridge: Hyein, Hanni, Minji & Haerin]
I won’t wait, I’m feeling
My own way, I’m in it
‘Cause me and you are different
So I won’t stay, I’m leaving
I won’t wait, I’m feeling
My own way, I’m in it
‘Cause me and you are different
So I won’t stay, I’m leaving


[Chorus: Hyein, Hanni, Danielle & Minji]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
Na deoneun mutji aneullae (How sweet it tastes)
Allyeojuji anado dwae (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you

[Refrain: Hanni & Danielle]
Toxic lover, you’re no better
Geogi sumji malgo ppalli nawa
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door neo eolleun nagabeoryeo
Toxic lover, you’re no better
Geogi sumji malgo eolleun nawa
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out
[Verse 1: Haerin, Danielle & Minji]
All I know is now, now I know (I know)
Every day always up and down (No more)
I’ve been thinkin’ and thinkin’
Spinnin’ ’round and ’round
Changing my mind
It just looks suspicious that kind of nonsense (No more)
How it’s supposed to be cut it out ’cause it’s clear
(It’s simple) It’s like biting an apple

[Refrain: Danielle]
Toxic lover
You’re no better, quit hiding just step out
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out

[Chorus: Hanni, Minji, Hyein & Danielle]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
I won’t ask anymore (How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you

[Verse 2: Haerin, Minji, Hyein & Hanni]
Everything is typical
So I’ve been praying so hard for a miracle
I hear you calling my name
I’m done with drama it’s good karma
Done scrolling thousand times
I know it’s an old trick
It’s a very simple formula
It’s like biting an apple

[Chorus: Danielle, Hyein, Haerin & Hanni]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
I won’t ask anymore (How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you

[Bridge: Hyein, Hanni, Minji & Haerin]
I won’t wait, I’m feeling
My own way, I’m in it
‘Cause me and you are different
So I won’t stay, I’m leaving
I won’t wait, I’m feeling
My own way, I’m in it
‘Cause me and you are different
So I won’t stay, I’m leaving

[Chorus: Hyein, Hanni, Danielle & Minji]
And don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you
I won’t ask anymore (How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me (How sweet it tastes)
Wow, don’t you know how sweet it tastes?
Now that I’m without you

[Refrain: Hanni & Danielle]
Toxic lover
You’re no better, quit hiding just step out
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door leave right now
Toxic lover
You’re no better, quit hiding just step out
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out

NewJeans “How Sweet” Meaning

NewJeans’ “How Sweet” explores the emotional journey of moving on from a toxic relationship, offering an empowering anthem of self-liberation. The lyrics capture the painful realization of toxicity and the strength to break free, with a metaphorical reference to the sweetness of freedom, symbolized by biting into an apple. The repeated refrain reinforces the joy of independence and release from a harmful dynamic.

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With its breezy, summery vibe, “How Sweet” becomes a refreshing breakup anthem. The track highlights NewJeans’ harmonies and infectious energy, creating a perfect blend of empowerment and lightheartedness. The more you listen, the more the song’s catchy hooks and uplifting melodies resonate, making it an anthem for those embracing personal growth and freedom after a difficult breakup.

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